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Jimi Hendrix’s bass guitar and impressive national dresses; Lapinjärvi delivers local history, as well as that of musical instruments!

Kycklings, the 19th century peasant home, Brofogdas, one of Lapinjärvi’s oldest buildings and the former residence of a bridge bailiff, and Wårkulla, constructed in 1890 as a residential building and serving as a chapel as well, provide an extensive view into the typical occupations and home decoration in the area.

Contrasting these locations showcasing the life and paraphernalia of the region is the Lapinjärvi Guitar Mansion which displays a large collection of guitars, as well as numerous other instruments from harmonicas to drum sets!

While Kycklings, Brofogdas and Wårkulla showcase old handicraft professions and tools, the Guitar Mansion showcases old skills as well. Indeed, one of the museum’s exhibitions showcases the 50s-70s guitar manufacturing methods and tools of the Sipoo-based Helena workshop.